Credit Risk Specialist

New Yesterday

JoinaleadingUKbankthat’sfocusedonhelpingcustomers,communities,andtheplanetthrive.You’llplayakeyroleinshapinghowthebusinessmanagescreditexposureanddrivessustainablegrowthacrossitsexistingcustomerbase.

Role Overview

RoleType: 12Monthfixedtermcontractwithpotentialforextension

Location: CentralEdinburgh,2daysperweekonsite

Package: £55,000-£70,000pa,AnnualBonus&Benefits

Industry: Banking

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and implement credit and affordability strategies for existing customers.
  • Optimise credit exposure to support growth within defined risk appetite.
  • Monitor portfolio performance using MI and deliver actionable insights.
  • Identify new opportunities for responsible lending to current customers.
  • Evaluate and implement new data sources and technologies to enhance decision-making.
  • Collaborate with teams across Risk, Modelling, Finance, and Commercial to align strategy.

Main Skills Needed

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Credit Risk role.
  • Background in Banking or Financial Services.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Proficiency in SAS, SQL, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent understanding of credit and affordability risk management.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Bonus: Knowledge of credit bureau data and experience mentoring others.

What’s In It for You

  • Competitive salary and performance bonus.
  • Private medical insurance and access to a virtual GP service year‑round.
  • Generous pension scheme and enhanced family leave policies.
  • Minimum 7.2 weeks’ holiday, with the option to buy more.
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine opportunities to grow your career.

Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.

Weareanequalopportunityemployerandvaluediversityatourcompany.Wedonotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,religion,colour,nationalorigin,gender,sexualorientation,age,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,ordisabilitystatus.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

We found some similar jobs based on your search